Toyota Motor Corporation had a world premiere of Toyota Grand Highlander to showcase the latest and greatest addition to the successful SUV lineup for Toyota.
The Grand Highlander is offered in three grades across three different powertrains – the XLE grade, Limited and Platinum.
The company revealed the features of SUV in a press release. Toyota Grand Highlander is introduced in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). The SUV is powered by well-balanced 2.4L turbo gas engine (FWD/AWD), the efficiency-leading 2.5L hybrid (FWD/AWD) and the ultimate performance-seeking, 362-horsepower Hybrid MAX with 400-pound feet of torque with standard AWD.
The Hybrid MAX powertrain makes Grand Highlander the most powerful Mid-SUV Toyota has ever built. The SUV can reach 0-60 in time of 6.3 seconds. The Hybrid MAX powertrain also offers 5,000 lbs. of towing capacity.
Controls are centered around the standard 12.3-inch multimedia display. The configurable center console can fit a tablet (with internal tray removed) and also features a wireless charger, two USB ports, and three cup holders – including one capable of holding a large water bottle.
While on the passenger side, a pocket capable of holding a small bag is provided. A sliding console cover is offered so that the lid can be opened and closed with the armrests in use, allowing for even more versatility for both driver and passenger.
On the passenger side of the dashboard, another USB port and a tray capable of neatly holding a cord during charging are included, providing more usability for the passenger.
The exterior of Grand Highlander is distinctive and beautiful. From the front, it is inspired by the Highlander shape, with trapezoidal, hammerhead front grille.
The sophisticated design continues to the rear, thanks to a sharp rear bumper. The Hybrid Max powertrain variant takes it one step further with an available dual exhaust.
The spacious interior is found in all three rows. The soft-padded instrument panel floats above the available wood-effect ornamentation that continues into the door trim, with a functional tray shape that is seamlessly integrated between them.
The interior features 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and engineered by Toyota’s Texas-based Connected Technologies team. Grand Highlander drivers will also have the opportunity to access a wide range of enhanced available connectivity and convenience features, including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.
The XLE grade contains 18-inch alloy wheels. However the Limited grade is equipped with 20-inch alloy wheels and the Platinum grade is equipped with 20-inch clad alloy wheels.
Extra features include heated steering wheel and power folding mirrors (Limited and Platinum), heated and ventilated front and second row seats (Platinum), 1,500-Watt power outlets (Limited Hybrid, Limited Hybrid MAX, and Platinum Hybrid MAX), and a hands-free power back door (Limited and Platinum).